The best family outings in the Netherlands

Publish date 1 July 2020
Read time 3 minutes
Written by Ester
Ester
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Summer vacation is coming up. And many of us have chosen to spend the vacation at home. Some have found a nice campsite, hotel or bungalow park and others are celebrating the vacation at home.

Whether you vacation from a vacation spot or from home, either way it’s nice to get out for a day or do a fun activity together once in a while. And in the Netherlands there is and plenty to do. Nice walks, picnics, going to the beach, an amusement park, zoo, you name it. Too much to mention to quickly get bogged down in stress. That is why we have made an overview for you with various fun family outings to give you inspiration for this summer!

To the beach

When the weather is nice, you can have a great time at the beach. The Netherlands has more than 450 kilometers of coastline, so there is plenty of room to spend a day at the beach. In our blog series the nicest beach resorts of 2020 and the blog a day at the beach in your own country, we have already described different pieces of Dutch coast for you. And in the blog the nicest child-friendly beach restaurants you can read where you can have a great time with the whole family!

familie op het strand

Nice and active

Are you looking for some action? Then check out our blog the best climbing parks in the Netherlands. But of course you can also go cycling or hiking with the whole family. With the beautiful nature in our country, there are also wonderful places to go out. In the blog series walking and cycling in … you will find plenty of tips on the best routes you can follow through nature or the cozy villages that our country is rich.

klimpark

On the water

Especially in these crazy Corona times, the water is one of the most favorite places in the Netherlands. Because on a boat with your own family, you can keep your distance from other people just fine. And the Netherlands has plenty of water. So in the blog lekker het water op verschillende tips geven waar je een sloep kan huren en kan genieten van een dag op het water.

Gezin in sloep

But fortunately we can also go back to organized boating. Because not everyone dares to take the helm himself. So if you prefer a canal cruise, fortunately this is allowed again! The Markenexpress, which sails between beautiful Marken and Volendam, offers various packages that are great for a family outing. Be sure to check the website as there is a modified schedule and various safety measures.

Visit a museum

Want to give your family outing an educational character? Then visit a museum. Villa Zebra in Rotterdam is a wonderful children’s museum, but the Prison Museum in Veenhuizen and the Open Air Museum in Arnhem are also super fun for the whole family. And how about Archeon in Alphen aan den Rijn. Want an overview of museums throughout the country? In our e-book the best museums and theater we give our tips very conveniently per province!

Are you looking for even more inspiration for fun activities? We recently wrote a whole e-book about the best activities in the Netherlands. Here we tell you per province all the fun, beautiful and educational things to do. You can download the e-book here!

e-booke Leukste activiteiten van Nederland